Puck Junk Podcast: March 2026 Chicago Sports Spectacular Recap
Episode #243: March 18, 2026
Plus: U.S. Paralympic Hockey Team Wins Gold
Sal Barry and Tim Parish give their recap of the recent Chicago Sports Spectacular, with Tim sharing his perspective as a buyer while Sal shares his observations as a seller. Topics include what hockey cards were popular, which former NHL players were signing autographs, the staggering prices of wax, and if card shows as we know them are coming to an end. Plus, a look at the U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team that won the gold medal at the 2026 Paralympic Games. It’s 116 minutes of hockey goodness – with chapters, so you can skip to your favorite parts. The YouTube version of the podcast features photos and video.
Sal Barry is the editor and webmaster of Puck Junk. He is a freelance hockey writer, college professor and terrible hockey player. Follow him on Twitter @puckjunk
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